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🔋 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 India's geothermal energy sector holds significant promise, with an estimated 10,600 MW of geothermal reserves. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is driving efforts through its Renewable Energy Research and Technology Development Programme (RE-RTD) to develop indigenous renewable energy technologies, including geothermal energy, through collaborations with research institutions and industry stakeholders. The 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 (𝐆𝐒𝐈) has conducted geothermal investigations across 381 sites, compiling critical data in the Geothermal Atlas of India, 2022. The survey covers temperature gradients, heat flow data, discharge rates, and water quality to assess the feasibility of geothermal energy projects. The only operational geothermal project currently in India is a 20 kW pilot plant in Manuguru, Telangana, commissioned by The Singareni Collieries Company Ltd Company Limited (SCCL). Source: Economic Times Did you read our last newsletter on geothermal energy? Check it out for deeper insights: https://lnkd.in/dTXvR-ZX India’s geothermal story is still unfolding. Will policy support and private investment unlock this clean energy source? What are your thoughts on the role of geothermal energy in India's renewable transition? Let’s discuss. #RenewableEnergy #GeothermalEnergy #IndiaEnergy #MNRE #Sustainability #CleanTech #Research #Innovation

🚀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 🌱 Thank you for supporting our 𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 for March 2025! Throughout this month, we’ve highlighted the voices, achievements, and journeys of women making a meaningful impact in the climate space. With this newsletter, we conclude the series for March 2025. However, with the momentum in climate-tech and women leading the charge, these stories will only continue to grow. And the planet will be better off for it. In this edition of our newsletter, we uncover key statistics on women in climate tech, highlighting their growing influence in the sector. We also share more inspiring stories of women who are driving innovation, breaking barriers, and leading the way toward a more sustainable world. Check out our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dYmW22Wp Cindy D. Taff Sage Geosystems Inc. Nicole Mao Yiwei Zhu Tiger New Energy Co Ltd KROSSLINKER Aerogel Solutions Gayathri Natarajan Elmira Soghrati, PhD Abatable Maria Eugenia Filmanovic Inna Braverman Eco Wave Power Vaishali Nigam Sinha ReNew Annalee Bloomfield Sustain.Life (now part of Workiva) Allison Dring Made of Air Sacred Earth Solar Melina Laboucan-Massimo Clementine Chambon Oorja Development Solutions Limited Sneha Shanbhag Carboform Inc.

🚀 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 🌿 As March rolls on, we’re thrilled to bring you the second edition of our 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 for March 2025! From solar financing to bioenergy, women innovators are leading the charge in building a more sustainable future. Their resilience, vision, and leadership are not just transforming climate-tech—they are shaping a cleaner, greener world for generations to come. 🌱 Throughout this month, we’ll spotlight the voices, achievements, and journeys of these trailblazers. If you know a woman making an impact in climate-tech, tag them or share their story in the comments! Let’s celebrate, amplify, and support the women driving real change. Preeti Bajaj Luminous Power Technologies (P) Ltd Suruchi Rao Ossus Biorenewables Rajashree Nambiar Ecofy Shreya Mishra SolarSquare Energy #WomenInClimateTech #BreakingBarriers #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #WomenInSTEM

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐏𝐮𝐬𝐡 India has set an ambitious target of developing 100 GW of nuclear energy capacity by 2047, requiring an estimated investment of ₹14.7 lakh crore (~$169 billion). This push comes amid broader efforts to expand clean energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 🔹 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Recent discussions to amend the Atomic Energy Act and Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act aim to unlock private and foreign capital in nuclear energy. Currently, private players like Larsen & Toubro and Walchandnagar Industries Limited Industries are restricted to EPC roles ((i.e., they design, source materials, and build facilities but do not own, operate, or manage nuclear plants)—policy changes could allow full-scale participation. 🔹 𝐁𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:  Foreign firms such as GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, and EDF (UK) have been deterred from engaging in India's nuclear sector due to liability concerns under the CLND Act. Currently, suppliers are held liable in the event of a nuclear accident, restricting private sector participation. 🔹𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐌𝐑𝐬 & 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 (𝐁𝐒𝐑𝐬): With a ₹20,000 crore ($2.3 billion) outlay for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), India is taking steps to accelerate nuclear innovation. Nuclear energy is crucial for India's Net Zero by 2070 commitment, offering stable, clean, and large-scale power generation. Ongoing policy reforms could shape the level of private sector participation, impact capital costs, and influence India's position in next-generation nuclear technologies. 💬 What are your thoughts on India’s nuclear energy roadmap? Will policy changes attract large-scale private investments? Source: ET EnergyWorld #NuclearEnergy #EnergyTransition #IndiaNetZero #SMRs #Infrastructure

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 Happy Women’s Day! Here's to the women driving change, breaking barriers, and leading the way in climate-tech and beyond. At Ostara, today marks the launch of a special initiative—our 𝘞𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 for March 2025. While the world accelerates its transition to a sustainable future, the investment landscape remains imbalanced. As per Trellis Group data, of the $34 billion invested in U.S. climate-tech startups through Q3 2024, only $136 million went to female-founded startups. The gap between companies with at least one male founder and those founded solely by women remains stark—both in the U.S. and globally. Yet, despite these barriers, women continue to push forward, breaking new ground in clean energy, carbon capture, circular economy solutions, and beyond. Their resilience, vision, and leadership are not just shaping the future of climate-tech—they are an inspiration to us all. Throughout this month, we will highlight the voices, achievements, and journeys of women driving impact in this space. If you know a woman making a difference, tag them or share their story in the comments. Let’s celebrate and amplify their work. BillionCarbon Ankita Vijayvergiya Freyr Energy Services Pvt Ltd Radhika Choudary Min-Si Wang Ecomonitor Celeste Mueller Ohmium Thuy Le VINFAST #HappyWomensDay #WomenInClimateTech #ClimateTech #Sustainability #FundingTheFuture #WomenInSTEM

Happy #WomensDay! Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO of Ostara Advisors, has 20+ years in clean-tech and EVs, leading major transactions. Energetica India Magazine is proud to recognize the trailblazing women leading India's renewable Industry. They're driving sustainable growth, shaping policies, and innovating solutions that transform our future. Their vision and impact prove that leadership is about creating a greener tomorrow! #solarenergy #renewableenergy #womenempowerment #womenleader #womeninsolarsector #womenday #womeninrenewableenergy #womeninev #greenenergy #renewablesector #womeninenergy #womenentrepreneurs #womenchangemakers #internationalwomenday #womenday2025 #celebration #celebratingwomen #EnergeticaIndia

𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐎₂ 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥: 𝐀 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 Scientists at Yale University have developed a new "dual-site" catalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions into liquid methanol, a fuel that can power engines. This could be a major step forward in reducing pollution and creating cleaner fuels. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤? Nickel catalyst first converts CO₂ into carbon monoxide (CO). Cobalt catalyst then helps transform CO into methanol through a process called spillover catalysis. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐢𝐧-𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫? Previous methods used a single catalyst, but the two reaction steps (CO₂ to CO and CO to methanol) were not equally efficient. This mismatch reduced overall effectiveness. By optimizing both steps separately, this approach improves efficiency and makes the process more scalable for industrial applications. A startup called Oxylus Energy, co-founded by researchers from this project, is already working to commercialize this technology and bring it to real-world applications. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? ✅ Reduces carbon emissions by turning waste CO₂ into fuel ✅ Creates a renewable fuel that can replace fossil fuels ✅ Supports industrial decarbonization and cleaner energy solutions Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dANy_QzS 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭? The key challenge is scaling up CO₂ capture and conversion for industrial use. With support from the Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture and industry partnerships, this could be a major step toward a carbon-neutral future. Check out the other startups converting CO2 into fuel! #CarbonCapture #CO2toFuel #GreenEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭! 🌍🔥 Geothermal energy is one of the world’s most underrated clean energy sources—available 24/7, providing both electricity and sustainable heating & cooling. With a capacity factor of over 75%, it far outperforms wind and solar in reliability. As the world races toward net zero, this hidden powerhouse could be the key to a truly sustainable future. The top 10 consumers of geothermal energy are China, the United States, Sweden, Indonesia, Türkiye, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Germany, and the Philippines. Now, with momentum building—especially in the U.S.—this sector is heating up again! 🚀 Ready to dig into the future of energy? Check out our February newsletter which explores the untapped potential of geothermal power: https://lnkd.in/gtYp2Aju ignis H2 Energy Inc. Fervo Energy Dandelion Energy XGS Energy #GeothermalEnergy #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #NetZero #FutureOfEnergy

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Ports are more than just gateways for trade—they are emerging as hubs for climate tech innovation and industrial decarbonization. As the UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP) is at the forefront of this shift, committing $627 million to decarbonize operations and achieve net zero by 2040. But ABP isn’t stopping at its own emissions. By leveraging its 8,600-acre land portfolio, it is accelerating the clean energy transition. 🔹 Enabling clean energy industries – ABP’s ports are looking at scaling offshore wind, hydrogen production, and carbon capture. 🔹 Driving efficiency with technology – With private 5G networks, ABP is optimizing logistics, reducing costs, and cutting emissions. Better connectivity allows real-time optimization of vehicle movements—from ship to storage—based on time, cost, and now carbon footprint. 🔹 Backing climate tech startups – Through its Energy Ventures Accelerator, ABP is supporting Series B hardware startups, helping them scale manufacturing and connect with industrial partners. A key differentiator? ABP is offering land, infrastructure, and innovative partnership models, such as discounted leases in exchange for equity, creating a bridge between startups and industry. With collaborations like Plug and Play Tech Center and targeted networking events, ABP is transforming ports into launchpads for climate solutions. How can ports leverage their strategic locations, infrastructure, and industrial ecosystems to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy, optimize supply chains, and scale next-generation climate technologies? Check out the full podcast discussing this here: https://lnkd.in/egyBXCEH #EnergyTransition #ClimateTech #Decarbonization #SustainableInfrastructure #Innovation #NetZero

🌍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝—𝐀 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has confirmed that 2024 was the warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. This marks a historic but alarming milestone: it’s likely the first full calendar year exceeding the 1.5°C threshold. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: ✔️ The last ten years (2015-2024) are now the hottest decade on record. ✔️ Ocean heat content surged by 16 zettajoules in just one year—equivalent to 140 times the world's total electricity generation. ✔️ Long-term warming now stands at 1.3°C above pre-industrial levels. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: While 2024 exceeded 1.5°C, this does not mean we have permanently crossed the Paris Agreement’s long-term goal. Short-term spikes, driven by factors like El Niño (a climate phenomenon where warming in the central and eastern Pacific disrupts global weather, causing droughts, floods, and higher temperatures), do not define long-term trends—but they are a stark warning. 𝐀 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made it clear: ✔️ We must act now to prevent the worst of the climate crisis. ✔️ New national climate action plans must be delivered this year to stay within safe limits. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eDDEFkZ4 What steps should industries, governments, and individuals take to meet this urgent challenge? Let’s discuss. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero #ParisAgreement